Some cycles were short while others were extended, but each new story had a specific set of central characters exclusive to it who would appear over the course of multiple episodes. This gave rise to the industry term ' story arc'. Unlike similar series of the day, Wiseguy was serialized over multiple episodes telling a self-contained story that would conclude in the final episode of the cycle. The show kept its focus on both the mechanics of being deep undercover and the consequences of the protagonist's actions.

The series followed Vincent 'Vinnie' Terranova, an undercover agent of the OCB (Organized Crime Bureau), a fictional division of the FBI.

4.3.2 Washington, D.C., storyline ('The Capitol Conspiracy').

2.3 Daniel Benjamin 'Lifeguard' Burroughs.

The writers conceived a new lead character, Michael Santana, played by Steven Bauer. This cast remained together for three full seasons, after which Wahl left the series. The primary cast was rounded out by Jim Byrnes, who played an information operative known as Lifeguard (real name Daniel Burroughs) who assisted Vinnie in the field. Wiseguy originally starred Ken Wahl as Vinnie Terranova, a Brooklyn native and deep cover operative for the FBI under the supervision of senior agent Frank McPike, played by Jonathan Banks. Cannell and was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, to avoid the higher studio costs associated with filming in Los Angeles.

Wiseguy is an American crime drama television series that aired on CBS from September 16, 1987, to December 8, 1990, for a total of 75 episodes over four seasons.

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